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  • A dynamic analysis of long term impacts of genetically modified crops on agriculture 
    Tan, Burcu. (Thesis (M.S)-Bogazici University.Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2005., 2005.)
    In this study, two simulation models are built to study the long term usefulness ofgenetically modified agriculture via two GM crops: insect resistant (Bt-corn) and herbicide tolerant (HT canola). Using system dynamics ...
  • Determining optimal inventory and discount levels in multi store, multi item inventory systems 
    İleritürk, Emre. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2005., 2005.)
    This study focuses on the management of the inventory system in one of the biggestbook and music chain stores in Turkey. The aim is to increase the profitability of the firmby determining the best ordering policy and the ...
  • Extending the producer responsibility under legislations: economic impact of remanufacturing on automotive manufacturers 
    Salman, Koray Tanaltan. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2006., 2006.)
    Increasing population and consumption drives a common sense for responsible use of resources. Therefore, waste reduction is becoming a major concern in industrialized countries. Legislations that extend producers’ ...
  • A dynamic simulation model for long-term hypertension progression 
    İncioğlu, Fırat. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2006., 2006.)
    Dynamics of blood pressure over the life span of human beings demonstrates a growth path. The most significant theories which aim to explain this trend adopt a kidneydependent approach. Structural reductions in the size ...
  • Performance analysis of a hybrid system under quality impact of returns 
    Behret, Hülya. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2006., 2006.)
    Remanufacturing is the process which transforms used products, consisting of components and parts, into products that satisfy the same quality and other standards as new ones. Systems that remanufacture used products face ...
  • Object-oriented design and implementation of distributed rule engines 
    İltir, Cenk. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2006., 2006.)
    In this work, a new distributed rule engines paradigm based on object orientation is proposed and a tool partially implemented to support the new paradigm, ICRON, is introduced in order to address the modeling process of ...
  • Hybrid continuous scatter search approach to tardiness related scheduling problems 
    Erdur, Ercüment. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2006., 2006.)
    In this thesis, a hybrid approach, which integrates Scatter Search (SS) and a Variable Neighborhood Search (VNS), is presented to attack tardiness related scheduling problems. The aim is to find advanced strategies that ...
  • Solving the rectilinear distance location-allocation problem using lagrangean relaxation and subgradient optimization 
    Akyer, Hasan. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2006., 2006.)
    This thesis is concerned with the rectilinear distance location-allocation problem, which seeks the location of capacitated facilities along with the allocation of their products to customers, so as to minimize total cost ...
  • The effect of product substitution on non-boundary inventory levels 
    Cevahir, Cihan. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2006., 2006.)
    Competitive business world makes it difficult for companies to have high customerloyalty. As the number of manufacturer companies in markets gets higher, customersexpect higher service level from these manufacturers. If a ...
  • Assessing benefits of direct shipment in a deterministic supply chain 
    Meriç, Ebru. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2006., 2006.)
    Today's manufacturing establishments have to improve their operations such as logistics, distribution and inventory. Integration of production-distribution systems and scheduling are widely used in manufacturing applications ...
  • Investigation of the transit maritime traffic in the strait of Istanbul through simulation modeling and scenario analysis 
    Almaz, Özhan Alper. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2006., 2006.)
    The Turkish Straits, the unique water route between the Black Sea and the Mediterranean is of great strategic and economic importance. The increase in the number of transit vessels in recent years and serious quantities ...
  • A genetic algorithm approach to the tool allocation problem in flexible manufacturing systems 
    Güçlü, İlker. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2006., 2006.)
    This thesis focuses on the development of a Genetic Algorithm (GA) to solve the tool allocation problem in flexible manufacturing systems (FMS). Tool allocation on machines’ tool magazines is a setup problem in an FMS and ...
  • Collection center location problem with incentive and distance dependent returns 
    Zenginer, Ergül Taslacıoğlu. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2006., 2006.)
    This study aims at finding the number and locations of collection centers that should be opened and the amount of the financial incentive that should be offered to customers for each returned product in a setting where ...
  • An overview of company valuation techniques with implementation to major Turkish companies 
    Akbulut, Saltuk Buğra. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2006., 2006.)
    The objectives of this thesis are to review the theoretical literature on company valuation, to define a valuation procedure based on findings and to implement such procedure on four major Turkish companies from different ...
  • Scuba diving simulator: testing real time decision making in a feedback environment 
    Dalkıran, Evrim. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2006., 2006.)
    In this thesis, human decision making in dynamic environment is studied. A scuba diving simulator, which is converted to a game, is modeled for this experimental study. Different versions and types of the games are played ...
  • An aggregate economic equilibrium model for sustainable energy policy analysis and implications for Turkey 
    Karali, Nihan. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2006., 2006.)
    This study explores economic effects of various energy and environmental policies for Turkey using an energy-economy-environment aggregate equilibrium model. The model aggregates energy demands, capital requirements and ...
  • A hierarchical approach for responsive production planning and control in flexible manufacturing systems 
    Albey, Erinç. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2006., 2006.)
    The aim of this thesis is to build up a responsive production planning and control system (PPCS) framework for a Flexible Manufacturing System (FMS), which can handle exible process plans. In the existence of such ...
  • Multi criteria efficiency analysis of fuel stations 
    Şire, Yusuf. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2006., 2006.)
    As the oil prices increase, the oil products distribution sector becomes more attractive in Turkey. In recent years, new distributor companies entered the market and the number of gas stations increased significantly, while ...
  • Revenue management with dynamic pricing in competitive market 
    Özdoğan, Ezgi. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2006., 2006.)
    In this study, we formulate the seasonal product pricing problem as a dynamic programming model analytically and discuss some structural properties of the optimal policy and the optimal value function. We consider discrete ...
  • A distributed time stepped simulation approach for analysis and comparison of shop floor control architectures 
    Beşikci, Umut. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2006., 2006.)
    Different shop floor control architectures (SFCAs) are trying to resolve control problem of Flexible Manufacturing Systems (FMSs) by proposing different paradigms. Hierarchical SFCAs enable a layered hierarchy and try to ...

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